Opinion
Opinion on the latest North Korea issues from analysts, academics and experts worldwide. Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own.
Why sustained sanctions won’t succeed in forcing Kim Jong Un into a corner
Long-term, pressure from outside will empower hardliners and weaken support for reform
At Sunday’s surprise U.S.-North Korea summit, the return of Moon the facilitator?
With diplomacy back on track, the South Korean President has a crucial role to play
On “legitimacy”: Trump, Kim, and U.S.-North Korea summitry
Concerns of a PR coup for the DPRK underestimate how crucial leader-to-leader diplomacy really is
Why, despite its superficiality, Sunday’s Panmunjom meeting is cause for optimism
An impromptu summit suggests the two sides increasingly need a deal — and are willing to compromise
What to expect if Trump visits the DMZ this weekend
An upcoming visit to South Korea offers the President an opportunity to send a message to Pyongyang
The master mediator: why Moon Jae-in deserves much more credit than he gets
The S. Korean President skillfully avoided war, though breaking the current impasse will not be easy
Friends reunited: why the Kim-Xi summit was masterful political theater
While concrete outcomes were limited, the two countries have sent a clear message to President Trump
With diplomacy going nowhere, it’s time to accept the status quo with North Korea
Military action would end in disaster, and lifting sanctions would set a dangerous precedent
Why it’s time to rethink the looming ban on North Koreans working overseas
The measure, scheduled for December 22, will harm regular people and work against U.S. interests
Moon in the Nordics: a Northern European example for Korean peace?
The ROK President drew some notable parallels between the Swedish experience and that of Korea